Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 11 D cosponsors

SB3262      — COMPANION AI PROTECTION ACT

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill regulates the use of companion artificial intelligence products.

This legislation establishes rules for operators of companion AI products, requiring transparency and user safeguards. It mandates notifications during interactions and includes provisions for auditing and liability.

Summary

Creates the Companion Artificial Intelligence Protection Act. Provides that an operator of a companion artificial intelligence product shall not deploy or operate a companion artificial intelligence product that incorporates specified features. Provides for auditing and reporting requirements. Provides that an operator shall provide a clear notification during an interaction with a companion artificial intelligence product informing the user that the user is communicating with a companion artificial intelligence product. Requires the implementation of mandatory user safeguards, including a crisis intervention protocol. Sets forth provisions concerning liability and enforcement. Effective January 1, 2027.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor All Senators

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  16. To AI and Social Media

  17. Assigned to Executive

  18. Referred to Assignments

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3262      do?
Creates the Companion Artificial Intelligence Protection Act. Provides that an operator of a companion artificial intelligence product shall not deploy or operate a companion artificial intelligence product that incorporates specified features. Provides for auditing and reporting requirements. Provides that an operator shall provide a clear notification during an interaction with a companion artificial intelligence product informing the user that the user is communicating with a companion artificial intelligence product. Requires the implementation of mandatory user safeguards, including a crisis intervention protocol. Sets forth provisions concerning liability and enforcement. Effective January 1, 2027.
Who sponsors SB3262     ?
SB3262      is sponsored by Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), and Napoleon Harris III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3262     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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